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70.1 TRANSFER QUALIFICATIONS
One year of permanent, contingent permanent, or 55 B/C service allocated to a Grade 11 or higher eligible for transfer and determined to be similar by Civil Service.
52.6 TRANSFER QUALIFICATIONS
One year of permanent, contingent permanent, or 55 B/C service allocated to a Grade 14 or higher eligible for transfer and determined to be administrative by Civil Service.
For transfers, a list of approved titles is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/.
55 B/C QUALIFICATIONS
Individuals certified eligible for the 55 B/C program under the Governor’s Program to Hire Persons/Veterans with Disabilities pursuant to Section 55 B/C of the Civil Service Law will also be considered. Please provide a copy of your letter of eligibility with your response.
You must meet the open competitive qualifications from the most recent examination announcement. The open competitive minimum qualifications are: A Bachelor’s Degree*
Your degree must have been awarded by a regionally accredited college or university or one recognized by the New York State Education Department as following acceptable educational practices. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States or its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found at: https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm.
NOTE:
Individuals with a current standing on the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) eligible list with a score of 100 or higher are encouraged to apply.
Duties Description
The Contract Management Specialist 1/Trainee 1/2 duties will include but are not limited to the following:
Review, track, and process contract related transactions, including new, renewal and amendment transactions
Receive, review and process contract related vouchers for programs.
Receive and conduct level 1 review of vouchers for programs using a centralized voucher process
Communicate with program staff regarding the need for documentation and clarifications required to approve vouchers
Process miscellaneous service contracts and associated payments
Report transaction statistics monthly
Communicate with CAU Unit Manager regarding transaction and funding issues
Work with appropriate Fiscal staff to identify and request funding for contracts
Work with control agency staff to address issues
Process all transactions in SFS
Additional Comments
The Department of State is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability status, arrest record or criminal conviction history, or any other category protected by law.
We are happy to provide reasonable and religious accommodations during the hiring process for those in need. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please send a request to HRM.Recruitment@dos.ny.gov.
All Department of State employees may be required to be tested weekly for COVID-19 unless they are fully vaccinated. Employees who are vaccinated must provide proof of vaccination status through a secure online portal.